Shipping containers to post two consecutive years of decline: Drewry
LONDON : The global pool of shipping containers is expected to contract in both 2023 and 2024, according to Drewry’s latest report on the container equipment market. “While stubbornly high levels of inflation in
Asia to Europe containerised exports surge to 16.5 million TEUs in 2023
TOKYO : According to data compiled by the Japan Maritime Center (JMC) using information from Container Trades Statistics (CTS), containerised exports from Asia to Europe reached 16.58 million TEUs in 2023. The Japan International
Contrasting schedule reliability in Taiwan’s container lines, Evergreen tops in December 2023
COPENHAGEN : Sea-Intelligence has released the 149th issue of the Global Liner Performance (GLP) report, providing schedule reliability data up to and including December 2023 and covering schedule reliability across 34 different trade lanes
Xeneta forecasts freight rates to rise further in February amid Red Sea Crisis
OSLO : Early indications suggest ocean freight shipping rates are set to increase further in early February amid the ongoing Red Sea crisis, according to data released by Xeneta, a leading ocean and air
Container rate surge slows as Chinese New Year approaches
SINGAPORE : Container rate levels are seeing the expected levelling out prior to Chinese New Year as the initial shock of the Red Sea crisis wanes and new vessels are deployed to meet the
Saudi Ports Authority “Mawani”, announced a 12.07% increase in container handling across the ports under its management in 2023
RIYADH : Saudi Ports Authority “Mawani”, announced a 12.07% increase in container handling across the ports under its management in 2023. A total of 8,443,746 TEU were handled, marking a noteworthy rise from the
FMC granting ‘special permission authority’ for Red Sea diversion freight hikes
WASHINGTON : The hostilities in the Red Sea will likely be igniting other battles, albeit of a commercial rather than military nature, as container lines seek hefty rate increases and file urgent requests with
Indian exporters brace for more price hikes as normalcy evades Red Sea
MUMBAI : Indian exporters may continue to witness a rise in shipping costs as normalcy eludes the Red Sea region and freight companies continue to avoid the Suez Canal, opting for the longer route